The NeoCon 2025 booth application is now open. Apply to exhibit at the next edition of NeoCon taking place June 9-11 at THE MART in Chicago.
Why Exhibit
What our exhibitors are saying
“We are thrilled to have participated in NeoCon 2024. Over three days at THE MART, we had an unparalleled opportunity to share our vision for the future of workplace seating with our Oyster Wellness Seat, which we believe is at the forefront of this movement.” – Alex Muradian, Principal, Oyster Wellness
"NeoCon 2024 was amazing as always, and such a valuable venue and nexus for Garden on the Wall®! Our display at NeoCon was a thriving center and discussion point about biophilia, biomimetics, and neuroaesthetics. Visitors from design community were amazed by the immersive garden experience we created and impressed with our capabilities in 3D modeling/execution to bring the ideation to life. Needless to say, we are thrilled to have won the Best of NeoCon 2024 Silver Award in the Interior Products & Solutions – Surfacing Materials & Finishes category!" – Miné Hisim, Co-founder / Managing Partner, Garden on the Wall®
“NeoCon has provided MIO Culture a platform for widening our audience and by extension amplifying our sustainability mission. NeoCon is the right platform for us to introduce new products and material innovations. The architects and designers who visit the show share our passion for design and sustainability.” – Jaime Salm, Creative Director, MIO Culture
What our attendees are saying
“Walking the halls of THE MART at NeoCon, I am on the lookout for emerging trends––in everything from materiality, furniture, color, etc. It’s exciting to have so many showrooms in one location and to see some of the similar trends across several different brands. I also get excited to see how the manufacturers are responding to changing business needs with their products, and imagining how we’ll use them. It brings fresh new ideas to our projects each year!” - Sarah Kuchar-Parkinson, Owner Creative Director, Kuchar Studio
“Entering the 2024 edition of NeoCon was like stepping into a world of endless inspiration, where every corner—from the programming to the products—held new possibilities for the future of interior design. Surrounded by fellow design enthusiasts, I felt an instant connection, like finding my creative community where ideas flowed freely, and boundless creativity thrived. My experience at the show and as part of the Best of NeoCon jury not only filled me with gratitude but left me filled with excitement and equipped with fresh insights to fuel my own design journey.” - Fabian Perez, Associate Designer, NetJets
Thousands of new product launches attract highly qualified design professionals to THE MART.
The Forefront of Design
NeoCon serves as the commercial design industry’s launch pad for innovation—offering ideas and introductions from both leading companies and emerging talent that shape the built environment today and into the future, providing commercial design decision makers unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions for a spectrum of vertical markets including: Workplace, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Education, Public Space, and Government.
Connecting the Community
NeoCon serves as the annual event that connects the commercial design world’s manufacturers, dealers, architects, designers and end-users.
Inspiration and Knowledge Sharing
The exhibition of NeoCon is complemented by first-class educational programming featuring an array of accredited seminars and special programs from an impressive roster of leading industry experts. In addition to daily Keynotes, NeoCon offers a number of CEU sessions, vetted by a select advisory panel, offering world-class expertise and insight about today’s most relevant topics as well as the future of commercial design.
Industry Support
NeoCon collaborates with the top design organizations and media outlets in the industry including, Crain's Chicago Business, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, IIDA, ASID, AIA, BIFMA, DIFFA, USGBC, Interior Design Magazine, Metropolis, i+s, Healthcare Design, Architectural Record, The Architect’s Newspaper, Design Milk, Business of Home, Archiproducts and more. Partners participate in and promote NeoCon initiatives leading up to the show, activate engaging installations and experiences at the show, and provide post-show coverage after the show to their audience and members.
Acceptance Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on product type, booth design and the background information provided on your application.
Applications will be evaluated based on quality, authenticity, booth presentation, relevancy to the NeoCon audience and availability within each product category.
Status updates will be sent by August 31, 2024 with notification of accepted, waitlist or denied.
Waiting list: Applications with waitlist status will remain on the waiting list until booth space becomes available in your specific product category. Any supporting documentation of prior booths displays, concept drawings of future displays and photos of your product will be considered.
Product Categories
- Building Products + Interior Finishes
- Fabrics
- Technology
- Flooring
Vertical Markets
- Workplace
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Education
- Public Space
- Government
Booth Package
The NeoCon Exhibit Hall is located on Floor 7 of THE MART
Booth Pricing
$74.00 per square foot
Booth Sizes
Exhibit space is sold per square foot in approximate 100 square-foot increments and can be combined for larger booth sizes.
What’s Included (per 100 sq. ft. / Approx. 10’ x 10’)
- White hard walls based on booth configuration
- Gray carpet tile
- 120 volt, 150-watt duplex electrical outlet
- 1’ x 4’ LED fixture
- (4) LED track lights
- 8” x 11” booth sign
- Exhibitor listing on website and print directory
- Profile page on the NeoCon Hub
- Free exhibitor Wi-Fi (dedicated hard line available upon request)
Drayage/Material Handling
DRAYAGE is not included in the booth price. Drayage / Material handling involves receiving freight during move-in, delivering it to your booth, removing empty containers and returning them after the show for outbound shipping.
Union Regulations
Union labor will be required for certain aspects of your exhibit handling, including install and dismantling of all systems furniture. You may set up your exhibit display if one person can accomplish the task in less than ½ hour, without the use of tools and the booth is 100 sq ft (10’ x10’) or smaller. Your personnel may work along with a union installer. The use of power tools, including battery operated tools, and ladders are strictly prohibited. Any such work must be completed by union labor.
Booth Payment Terms
50% Payment due within 10 days of contract submission prior to January 10, 2025. Thereafter, payment due in full within 10 days of contract submission.
Marketing Support
NeoCon targets the most highly qualified A&D professionals through an extensive multimedia marketing campaign.
- Print and digital ads run in top trade and business publications and media platforms
- A series of 20 promotional e-blasts are sent to close to 200,000 targeted prospects from NeoCon’s substantial database
- A robust show website communicates all show components and industry content throughout the year
- Media efforts, managed by Novita PR, are directed to more than 1,000 trade and consumer publications and media outlets
- Extensive social media campaign includes Exhibitor Spotlights, Exhibitor Reels, Instagram Collabs and more. 80,000+ followers on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
General Information
Location
THE MART
Chicago, Illinois
Show Dates and Hours
Monday, June 9 | 9am-5pm
Tuesday, June 10 | 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, June 11 | 9am – 3pm
Event Summary
NeoCon has served as the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial design industry since 1969. A launch pad for innovation—NeoCon offers ideas and introductions that shape the built environment today and into the future.
Exhibit Hall + Permanent Showroom Floors
- Floor 7: NeoCon Exhibit Hall
- Floors 3, 10 & 11: NeoCon Commercial Showrooms
- Floors 6 & 14: Residential & Hospitality Showrooms
- Floor 1: Kitchen & Bath Showrooms
Show Facts
- 56th edition of NeoCon
- Nearly 1 million square feet of exhibition space
- Attracting over 50,000 qualified attendees
- Featuring more than 400 leading manufacturers
- Show promotion to our database of over 200,000 targeted prospects
Contact Us
Julie Kohl
Vice President, NeoCon Exhibitor Sales
jkohl@themart.com
312.527.7083
Madeleine Tullier
Director, NeoCon Exhibitor Sales
mtullier@themart.com
312.527.7583